Lord Adonis, former chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission, has warned that the Government is “ducking” key issues on critical water infrastructure, accusing them of kicking the can down the road.

Following the publication of Ofwat’s draft decisions on business plans put forward by United Utilities, South West Water and Severn Trent, 7.9 million households in the North West, South West and Midlands could see their water bills fall by as much as £70 before inflation by 2025.

The Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry to consider the impact and threat to biosecurity from invasive species.

Ofwat has announced funding for the new water Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (water RAPID) team to ensure a smooth regulatory path for strategic water transfers and joint infrastructure projects.

Michael Gove MP is due to appear before a Parliamentary Committee this morning in a live evidence session as part of an inquiry into whether the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is ready for Brexit.

The threat of a hosepipe ban during a hot summer could be a thing of the past, thanks to improvements in communications technology and a greater understanding of how to encourage customers to reduce water use, according to new proposals from Yorkshire Water.

The four main regulators – Ofwat, Ofgem, Ofcom and the Financial Conduct Authority – cannot prove if they are effectively responding to consumer concerns or offering enough protection for those who need it, according to the National Audit Office.